Artifacts on Screen

[VIPER99]

Hi there,

I am currently having issues with in game graphics on my computer and I was hoping for some input.

I have a Radeon x1600 512MB video card with up to date drivers (ver 8.360.0.0 Driver Date 14/03/2007)
Since getting the card I have been having issues with artifacts showing up on the screen while playing games and I have no idea what is causing it. This includes purple rectangles showing up and large "texture streaks" across the screen. (When I get a chance I will see about posting an image)

When I close out of the game the desktop looks fine and the images show up after a few minutes of play, in game.
Ex. Rise of Legends
C&C 3 Tiberium Wars

I have tried updating my drivers, thus giving me the version listed above, but the issue keeps coming back. This is a new card.

Any assistance would be greatly appreciated,

Thanks VIPER99

[OldMX]

Dont quote me but your videocard may be overheating or showing artifacts caused by bad video memory :(

[WSFuser]

Yup, check your card temps first.

You could also try lowering the game settings and also check if theres any newer driver.

[farmerlee]

Yeah definitely try adding extra cooling to the card and see if that helps. If not then you've probably got a bad card and you'll have to take it back unfortunately.

[VIPER99]

I was afraid you guys might say that.....
I think I would prefer over heating instead of bad memory but I'll have to see.
I'll let ya know how it turns out.

Thanks a lot,

VIPER99